One of the goals of the low cholesterol diet is, of course, to
limit the amount of fat you eat. People should also cut back on
their sodium intake. An increase of complex carbohydrates and
fiber is also a necessary part of the plan. As a rule of thumb,
you should eat 20-30 grams of fiber a day. People should limit
sugar and alcohol, as they are high in calories and low in nutrition.
When considering what meat to eat, you should choose carefully.
Red meats tend to be high in fat and can be detrimental to your
health. Chicken and poultry are often a good substitute.
Foods high in soluble fiber are good in lowering cholesterol.
Every day, every person on diet should substitute a meal item
with something from a list of readily available soy, fiber, or
vegetable protein foods. Soluble-fiber food choices can consist
of dried soups and breakfast cereals containing oat, barley, and
legumes. Other foods rich in soluble fiber are: beans, oat bran,
oatmeal, citrus fruit, peas, strawberries.
Soy will help reduce the risk of heart disease because they are
cholesterol free and high in fiber. Soybeans naturally contain
Omega-3 fatty acids and Vitamin E. Soy reduces the risk of many
digestive disorders because of its high fiber content. This aids
in healthy digestion, and has shown to reduce the risk of colon
and rectal cancer.
